UCCE Master Gardener Class Application (2019 class)

To be considered for the 2019 training, your application must be received online or via email (magoneill@ucanr.edu) on or before October 15, 2018.

The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Master Gardener class will be conducted at the Chino Basin Water Conservation District located at 4594 San Bernardino Street, Montclair, CA, 91763 on Saturday mornings from 9:00 am -12:30 pm January 5, 2019 through May 18 (no classes on January 19, February 16, and April 20). Graduation requirements include attending class regularly, passing open book midterm and final exams, and presenting a 15-minute talk to your classmates on a horticulture topic of your choice.

Note: High desert and mountain residents have the option of completing a hybrid (online supplemented with two ½ day Saturday training sessions in the local area). All students (attending the live class and the hybrid class) are required to complete midterm and final exams and make a 15- minute presentation to their peers. Please initial here if you prefer the hybrid option ____. Which location? Desert___ Mountains___ .

What is the Master Gardener Program?

The UCCE Master Gardener program provides 50-hours of training on gardening and home horticulture to accepted adult applicants (18 years and older) who agree to volunteer a minimum of 50 hours over a one year period through activities promoting sustainable landscaping; developing backyard, community and school gardens; and, increasing the health and vitality of communities through outdoor activities.

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If you are a high desert or mountain resident, you have the option of completing a hybrid (online and face-to-face) training module that includes viewing each week's recording and attending two 1/2-day Saturday training sessions in your local area (dates and times TBA) and make a 15 minute presentation to your local peers. If you prefer this option, which location?

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Describe why you are interested in becoming a UCCE Master Gardener:

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Briefly describe your gardening experience, indicating any areas of special interest and/or expertise you have (note: while no experience is required, having at least some background and familiarity within the field of horticulture will increase your competitiveness as an applicant).
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List any current and past volunteer experience you have (in any field), including dates and length of service:
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Describe your educational background including degrees earned and coursework (please note that no specific degrees are required for acceptance into the UCCE Master Gardener program):
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Please select the one activity you are most interested in volunteering for once trained (note: while you are not committed to this sole activity, it helps us immensely with the selection process to ensure a balanced level of volunteerism):

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Teaching sustainable landscape workshops
Teaching backyard gardening workshops
Providing education for community/school garden start-ups
Answering email and/or phone inquiries on home horticulture from the public
Staffing a Farmers Market booth
Staffing a public service booth
Working with a 'Healthy Community' city to encourage outdoor activities

List any languages, other than English, you speak and write fluently:

List any conditions or circumstances which might make it difficult for you to attend and complete the entire 18-week MG training program or fulfill the required 50 volunteer hours:

Have you applied to this UCCE Master Gardener program before?
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How did you hear about the UCCE Master Gardener program?

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Indicate your preferred days/times to volunteer:
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I understand that to be accepted into the UCCE San Bernardino County Master Gardener Training Program, I agree to:

Attend all training classes

Complete a midterm (open book) and final (open book) exam with a minimum score of 70 percent

Present a 15-minute overview on a horticulture topic of special interest to you during the last two weeks of training

Complete and record a minimum of 50 UCCE-approved volunteer hours by June 30, 2020. This is an absolute requirement.

If accepted into the San Bernardino County Master Gardener program, I will pay a non-refundable training fee of $125 (includes text book and handouts).

I further understand that to remain a certified UCCE San Bernardino County Master Gardener each subsequent year, I must complete and report a minimum of 25 hours of UCCE approved volunteer service and 12 hours of approved continuing education.
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If you cannot afford to pay the fees, check this box and we will contact you about alternatives.